Labourer / General Hand

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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
In-Office
Entry level
Professional Services • Energy • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Prepare and finish castings for the next manufacturing stage, operate overhead cranes and grinding/foundry equipment, follow SOPs and safety procedures, support production across foundry areas and maintain workflow and quality in an onsite manufacturing environment.
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Labourer / General Hand

Weir

Artarmon, NSW
Shift (5:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

6 Month Fixed-Term-Contract

What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact
The primary purpose of this role is to support the Aftercast production process by preparing castings for the next stage of manufacturing while ensuring production targets, safety standards, and operational requirements are consistently met.

What you’ll do

  • Prepare castings for the next stage of manufacturing while meeting production targets.
  • Safely operate overhead cranes, grinding equipment, and other foundry machinery.
  • Adhere to all safety procedures, SOPs, and reporting requirements.
  • Support production operations across various foundry areas as required.
  • Maintain efficient workflow, high-quality output, and strong safety performance in an onsite manufacturing environment.
  • Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

  • Experience in a general hand labour intense role
  • Experience in physically demanding, hands-on labouring or manufacturing environments.
  • Experience in fettling and the operation of grinding, impact, and other foundry-related equipment is highly regarded.
  • Competency in overhead/KBK crane operation, including safe slinging and load handling practices.
  • Ability to interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, and technical documentation.
  • Physically capable of performing manual tasks, standing for extended periods, and working safely in PPE.
  • Previous foundry experience (e.g. Foundry Technician or Aftercast Operator) with the ability to learn new processes quickly.
  • Positive, adaptable team player with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits
⦿ Competitive pay
⦿ Career development and learning support
⦿ Access to global inclusion networks
⦿ Regional and team-specific benefits
⦿ Sharebuilder scheme
⦿ Wellness support for you and your family
⦿ Collaboration with global teams
⦿ Study support

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Skills Required

  • Experience in a general hand labour intense role
  • Experience in physically demanding, hands-on labouring or manufacturing environments
  • Competency in overhead/KBK crane operation including safe slinging and load handling
  • Ability to interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, and technical documentation
  • Physically capable of performing manual tasks, standing for extended periods, and working safely in PPE
  • Previous foundry experience (e.g., Foundry Technician or Aftercast Operator)
  • Positive, adaptable team player with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in fast-paced manufacturing
  • Experience in fettling and operation of grinding, impact, and other foundry-related equipment
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The Company
HQ: Glasgow
12,060 Employees
Year Founded: 1871

What We Do

The Weir Group is a Scottish multinational engineering company that creates innovative solutions for minerals, mining technology, and industrial markets, aiming to make operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable.

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